Cyber Security Architect
- Salary
- $150,000 - $250,000
- Level
- Lead
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 27 October 2026.
About the role
What You'll be Owning
GRVTY is seeking a Cyber Security Architect with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Chantilly, VA. The Sponsor provides a high-performance testing network consisting of virtual images,software libraries, and DevOps applications services in support of manual and automated testing for its user base. The Sponsor needs to upgrade this testing network and is seeking help to design and implement said network including all hardware and software
What You Must Have
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
- 4+ years’ experience in network engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure operations, with a strong emphasis on enterprise networking concepts (routing, switching, subnets, firewalls, and segmentation)
- Experience developing automation andconfiguration management solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python.
- Experience deploying, managing, and maintaining workloads across cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and Linux operating systems.
- Experience supporting and integrating CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure monitoring tools.
- Experience performing deep-dive troubleshooting across complex, multi-tiered systems using network packet captures (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) and centralized log analysis.
- Ability to interpret high-level, strategic architectural designs and translate them into standardized, production-ready technical implementations with minimal day-to-day oversight.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional Agile teams while enforcing architectural standards, configuration consistency, and documentation baselines.
What Would be Nice to Have
- Experience with container orchestration and microservices architecture (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) and defensive cyber operations principles.
- Ability to identify and remediate configuration drift across hybrid cloud and on-premises footprints.
- Industry certifications such as:
- a. CCNA/CCNP
- b. AWS Solutions Architect
- c. AWS SysOps Administrator
- d. Red Hat Systems Administrator
- e. HashiCorp Terraform Associate
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Virginia Pay Range
$150,000 - $250,000
Pay Range: At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factors—such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.
We’re proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.
Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off.
Virginia Pay Range
$150,000—$250,000 USD
Why Choose GRVTY
GRVTY's standard text
The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.
We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.
At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.
- Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k with generous company match
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Award Programs
- Variety of Company Sponsored Events
GRVTY's standard text
EEO Statement
GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.
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Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.
What this role asks for
Particular to this role
Ansible · Azure · C · Cisco · Microservices · Networking · Terraform · Test Automation
Rare in GRVTY's other 170 open postings.
Standard for security roles
AWS · Cybersecurity · Python
Common in security postings at any company.
68% of this description is written for the role. The rest is GRVTY's standard text, folded away below.
Compared with GRVTY's other open jobs.
The team: Space Intelligence - Granite HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 36 open in Space Intelligence - Granite. 8 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in January: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Python (22 of 36), TypeScript (13 of 36), C (11 of 36), C++ (10 of 36), CI/CD (10 of 36), Git (10 of 36), Kubernetes (9 of 36)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
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- Software Engineer posted Oct 19
- Systems Engineer posted Oct 12
- Data Scientist posted Oct 12
- Software Engineer posted Oct 1
- Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer posted Sep 29
- Database Engineer posted Sep 14
- Data Architect posted Sep 14
- Software Engineer posted Sep 11
- Senior Software Engineer posted Sep 11
- Palantir Platform Engineer posted Sep 3
- Infrastructure Engineer posted Sep 3
- Software Development Engineer posted Sep 3
- UI/UX Developer posted Sep 3
- Firmware-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- Network-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- Android-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- iOS-Savvy CNO Developer posted Aug 17
- Multi-Cloud Engineer posted Aug 10
- Full Stack Developer posted Jul 15
- Data Engineer posted Jul 15
- Data Scientist posted Jul 15
- Platform Engineer posted Jul 9
- Data Scientist posted Jul 9
- Full Stack Developer posted Jul 9
- Mid-Level Systems Engineer posted Feb 2
- Apple iOS Developer posted Jan 9
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- Android Developer posted Jan 9
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